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DANANG, Vietnam -- U.S. President Donald Trump will not have a separate meeting with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Vietnam due to scheduling conflicts, the White House said on Friday. Trump and Putin will both attend the APEC summit in the Vietnamese city of Danang.“Regarding a Putin meeting, there was never a meeting confirmed, and there will not be one that takes place due to scheduling conflicts on both sides,” White House press secretary Sarah Sanders told reporters minutes before landing in Danang.“Now, they’re going to be in the same place. Are they going to bump into each other and say hello? Certainly possible and likely. But in terms of a scheduled, formal meeting, there’s not one on the calendar and we don’t anticipate that there will be one,” Sanders said.Moscow has been receiving contradictory signals from the United States on the possible meeting in Vietnam, … [Read more...] about White House says Trump and Putin will not have separate meeting at APEC Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin chatted on Saturday as they walked together for the "family photograph" at the APEC summit of Asia-Pacific leaders in Vietnam. Although the White House had said no official meeting was planned, the two also shook hands at a dinner on Friday evening and again at the start of the main meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders on Saturday. Television pictures showed Putin and Trump talking as they walked to the position where the traditional group photograph was being taken in the resort city of Da Nang. The White House said on Friday that no formal meeting was planned because of scheduling conflicts on both sides, though it was possible they would bump into each other. Trump is on the fourth leg of a 12-day tour of Asia. … [Read more...] about Trump and Putin chat at Asia-Pacific summit

When WikiLeaks dumped tens of thousands of often embarrassing internal Democratic Party emails, it didn't take long for the finger to be pointed at Moscow.In many ways, that should hardly be surprising. The distinctly idiosyncratic dynamic between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has long been a topic of fascination for pundits. Some of the Republican presidential candidate's approaches and statements - particularly questioning the U.S. commitment to NATO - are almost certainly appealing to Moscow.The Russian intelligence services have a largely deserved reputation for excellence when it comes to cyber-spying, not to mention dirty political tricks. And, perhaps most importantly of all, a growing number of Western officials and security experts are increasingly convinced that Russia is doing everything it can to politically destabilize the West.Getting through the smoke and mirrors to work out to what extent that is actually happening, however, is another matter entirely. That's always … [Read more...] about Is Vladimir Putin deliberately destabilizing US politics?

A crude joke about U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has sparked a social media storm with calls for late-night TV show host Stephen Colbert to be fired competing with praise for his outspoken remarks.It triggered a #FireColbert trending Twitter hashtag, with Trump supporters on Wednesday calling for a boycott of CBS Corp advertisers, some people accusing Colbert of being homophobic, others accusing left-wingers of hypocrisy, and still more defending the comedian."Colbert's homophobia rant was disgusting and we won't tolerate this anti-LGBTQ behavior," wrote Scott Presler, chairman of Virginia Beach Young Republicans, on Twitter."#FireColbert? Please... I wish I could buy him a drink," tweeted a user with the handle @kingofsorrow954.CBS on Wednesday declined to comment on Colbert's remarks, which follow a surge in popularity for "The Late Show" since the host stepped up his scathing nightly attacks on Trump. Colbert has also remained silent on the social … [Read more...] about Crude Trump-Putin joke triggers attacks and support for TV’s Colbert

The Republican mogul defeated his Democratic rival, plunging global markets into turmoil and casting the long-standing global political order, which hinges on Washington's leadership, into doubt."Now it is time for America to bind the wounds of division," Trump told a crowd of jubilant supporters in the early hours of Wednesday in New York."I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be president for all Americans."During a bitter two-year campaign that tugged at America's democratic fabric, the bombastic tycoon pledged to deport illegal immigrants, ban Muslims from the country and tear up free trade deals.His message appears to have been embraced by much of America's white majority, disgruntled by the breath and scope of social change and economic change in the last eight years under their first black president, Barack Obama.Trump openly courted Russian leader Vladimir Putin, called US support for NATO allies in Europe into question and suggested that South Korea and Japan … [Read more...] about Donald Trump wins White House in stunning upset

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin touched down in Da Nang at 9 a.m. on Friday morning, right ahead of his counterparts from the U.S. and China, who are expected in the early afternoon, as the city is rolling down to some biggest meetings of the region. Putin, 65, who is in Vietnam for two days to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, was greeted by Da Nang's Party Chief Truong Quang Nghia and and Vietnam's education minister Phung Xuan Nha. As the Russian delegation left Da Nang International Airport, crowds of people were already lining the streets, waiting to catch a glimpse of the Russian president. China's President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump are scheduled for arrival in several hours, while leaders from Canada, Indonesia, South Korea and Singapore will come later today. The APEC Leaders’ Week opened on Monday and Da Nang has been in high anxiety to welcome leaders from 21 member economies. James Soong, Chairman of the … [Read more...] about Russia’s Putin arrives for APEC as Da Nang expects Trump and Xi in hours

DANANG, Vietnam -- U.S. President Donald Trump will not have a separate meeting with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Vietnam due to scheduling conflicts, the White House said on Friday. Trump and Putin will both attend the APEC summit in the Vietnamese city of Danang.“Regarding a Putin meeting, there was never a meeting confirmed, and there will not be one that takes place due to scheduling conflicts on both sides,” White House press secretary Sarah Sanders told reporters minutes before landing in Danang.“Now, they’re going to be in the same place. Are they going to bump into each other and say hello? Certainly possible and likely. But in terms of a scheduled, formal meeting, there’s not one on the calendar and we don’t anticipate that there will be one,” Sanders said.Moscow has been receiving contradictory signals from the United States on the possible meeting in Vietnam, … [Read more...] about White House says Trump and Putin will not have separate meeting at APEC

US President Donald Trump will visit Vietnam in November to attend the APEC Summit as part of a regional tour, the White House has confirmed, amid growing uncertainty over Washington’s commitment to Southeast Asia.This will be the first time Mr. Trump has traveled to Asia since taking office. He will also attend the ASEAN meeting in the Philippines and stop in Japan, South Korea, and China during the November 3 to 14 trip.The President’s Asia tour demonstrates “his continued commitment to the alliances and partnerships of the US in the region,” the White House said in a statement on September 29.The confirmation came after Mr. Trump appeared non-committal about his planned visits to Vietnam and the Philippines two weeks ago.The six-day APEC Summit will open on November 6 in the central city of Da Nang, with other world leaders including China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin expected to attend.Plans for Mr. Trump’s trip to also entail … [Read more...] about Donald Trump to visit Vietnam for APEC Summit

The General Secretary of the Communist Party and President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have arrived in Da Nang for the APEC Summit. General Secretary of the Communist Party and President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping arrived in Da Nang at 1.pm. He will attend and deliver a keynote speech at the Economic Leaders' Meeting on November 11.General Secretary of the Communist Party and President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping arrived in Da Nang at 1.pm on November 10Xi is expected to work with other economic leaders on the promotion of an open and inclusive environment for regional trade and investment development, Gbtimes Newspaper cited Vice Foreign Minister Li Baodong during a press briefing held earlier in Beijing.He is paying a state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Nguyen Phu Trong and State President Tran Dai Quang … [Read more...] about Chinese, US and Russian presidents arrive in Da Nang for APEC Summit

The article quoted Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Ngoc Tuan as saying that this is the biggest diplomatic event of Vietnam in 2017 and the biggest international event ever organised in Da Nang.A corner of Da Nang city (Source: VNA)However, the weather ahead of the meeting was inauspicious because typhoon Damrey in recent days has battered southern and central Vietnam, causing heavy rains and flooding in Da Nang and the rest of the region.Nguyen Tien Quang, Director of the Da Nang chapter of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said this is a golden opportunity for Da Nang and there will not be so many opportunities again for the city to host delegations and national leaders like Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, and leaders of big corporations.To prepare, Da Nang in May inaugurated a new international airport terminal, and has invested millions of USD in roads and tunnels meant to ease the traffic. Some 400 black limousines and white … [Read more...] about UK’s Financial Times praises Vietnam’s preparations for APEC 2017